29 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Yu, Neurosurgeon in West Hollywood, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Yu?
Dr. John Yu, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Neurosurgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Yu empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Brain Tumors, Clinical Trials, Spinal Surgery, Spinal Tumors, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the West Hollywood, CA community, Dr. Yu is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Yu go to medical school and complete their residency?
Fellowship: National Institute of Mental Health
Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital
Medical School: Harvard Medical School | Stanford University | Harvard-MIT Division of Health Sciences and Technology
Is Dr. Yu board certified as a Neurosurgeon?
Yes, Dr. John Yu, MD is board certified by the American Board of Neurological Surgery
What languages does Dr. Yu speak?
Dr. Yu and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Yu typically treat?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Yu diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Yu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous brain or spinal lining tumor
- Meningeal tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D329: Benign neoplasm of meninges, unspecified
Also known as:
- Secondary Brain Cancer
- Brain Tumor
- Metastatic brain cancer
- Brain metastases
- Cancer spread to brain
ICD-10 Codes:
- C7931: Secondary malignant neoplasm of brain
Also known as:
- Benign Cranial Nerve Tumor
- Benign Tumor
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Non-cancerous cranial nerve growth
- Benign cranial nerve neoplasm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D333: Benign neoplasm of cranial nerves
Also known as:
- Benign Meningioma
- Benign Tumor
- Brain Disease
- Non-cancerous brain lining tumor
- Brain membrane tumor
- Cerebral meningeal tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- D320: Benign neoplasm of cerebral meninges
What procedures does a Neurosurgeon like Dr. Yu typically perform?
As a Neurosurgeon, Dr. Yu performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Yu. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Computer-Assisted Brain Surgery (Stereotactic)
- Stereotactic Neurosurgery
- Image-Guided Brain Surgery
- Cranial Navigational Procedure
CPT Codes:
- 61781: Stereotactic computer-assisted (navigational) procedure; cranial, intradural (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Stereotactic Radiosurgery (Single Brain Lesion)
- Gamma Knife Radiosurgery
- CyberKnife
- Brain Radiation Therapy
- Particle Beam Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 61796: Stereotactic radiosurgery (particle beam, gamma ray, or linear accelerator); 1 simple cranial lesion
Also known as:
- Brain Tumor Removal Surgery
- Craniotomy for Tumor
- Brain Surgery for Tumor
- Brain Tumor Excision
- Craniectomy for Tumor
CPT Codes:
- 61510: Craniectomy, Trephination, Bone Flap Craniotomy; For Excision Of Brain Tumor, Supratentorial, Except Meningioma
Does Dr. Yu accept my insurance?
Dr. Yu accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (310) 423-7900 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Yu accept in West Hollywood, CA?
Dr. Yu in West Hollywood, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Alignment Healthcare
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
Heritage Health
Kaiser Permanente
Medicare
Other Health Care Provider
Other Provider Networks
State of California
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Yu's office located?
What hospitals are Dr. Yu affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Yu has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Yu's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Yu's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1043294010.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yu?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Yu